Between 30 June and 29 September 2017, the Scottish Government undertook a public consultation on statutory guidance for local authorities on how to fulfil the requirements of Part 8 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, which places new duties on local authorities in relation to Common Good property.

Between 12 December 2016 and 20 March 2017, the Scottish Government undertook a public consultation on making amendments to sections 5 and 7 of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct after concerns had been raised that the Code may hinder the statutory function of Regional Transport Partnerships. This report presents the findings of an analysis of the 38 responses received.

This publication reports the 2016 findings of the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM (NBI) on Scotland’s international reputation along six dimensions of national competence; governance, tourism, immigration and investment, people, exports and culture.

This publication reports the 2014 findings of the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index (NBI) on Scotland's international reputation in terms of exports, governance, culture, people, tourism and investment and immigration.

This report presents findings from the Scottish Government core module in the 2013 Scottish Social Attitudes survey. It discusses changing attitudes to government, the economy and standards of living, the health service and social care, and social capital and life satisfaction.

This research findings document summarises the key findings of the report on the 2013 Scottish Social Attitudes survey on changing attitudes to government, the economy and standards of living, the health service and social care, and social capital and life satisfaction.

Analysis report of the 424 responses to the Scottish Government's consultation paper seeking views on draft legislation for the inclusion in the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill and other related policy questions

Research summary of the analysis of the 424 responses to the Scottish Government's consultation paper seeking views on draft legislation for the inclusion in the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill and other related policy questions.

The report considers the ethical, legal and social issues surrounding the existence, continued storage and future uses of the newborn screening collection held in Scotland (also known as the Guthrie card collection)

The report uses qualitative longitudinal research within 21 third sector organisations to investigate their responses to the opportunities and challenges of the changing public services landscape in Scotland between 2009 - 2013. It builds upon the earlier reports on each of the first three years of the project.

The report uses qualitative longitudinal research within 21 third sector organisations to investigate their responses to the opportunities and challenges of the changing public services landscape in Scotland between 2009 - 2013. It builds upon the earlier reports on each of the first three years of the project.

Report of a deliberative research project on the public's attitudes towards data sharing. It focuses particularly on a) the public's opinion about data sharing with the private and third sector; b) the acceptability of different methods for sharing benefits gained from the use of their data; and c) the appeal of different methods for empowering citizens in decision making about the use of their data.

This report presents findings from the analysis of the responses to the Tax Management Consultation which relates to the delivery of the devolved taxes and focuses on issues relating to the underpinning arrangements required to ensure successful implementation of the devolved taxes.

This report presents the findings of the testing of the understanding and usability of a draft Young Voter Registration Form which is intended to be used to register 15-year-olds who will be 16 by the date of the referendum, to allow them to vote in the 2014 referendum on Scottish Independence.

This publication reports the 2012 findings of the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index (NBI) on Scotland's international reputation in terms of exports, governance, culture, people, tourism and investment and immigration

The report explores whether different groups in society experience different levels of social capital. It draws on data from the Scottish Social Attitudes survey (SSA) 2009 and the Scottish Household Survey 2010.

A report of recent public deliberative events to explore the views of the public on the acceptability of linking personal data for statistical and research purposes, thereby identifying particular sensitivities and potential barriers to public confidence and exploring mechanisms for overcoming concerns.

The report uses SSA data from 1999 onwards to explore changing attitudes to government, the economy and public services. It also discusses findings on who people think should be responsible for providing and paying for particular public services.

This report uses SSA data from 1999 onwards to explore changing attitudes to government, the economy and public services. It also discusses findings on who people think should be responsible for providing and paying for particular public services.

Findings from a survey of the Scottish Government's stakeholders; identifying strengths and weaknesses in the SG's approach to stakeholder engagement and assessing stakeholder views and knowledge of the Government's Purpose and National Outcomes.

Explores how attitudes to government, public services and the economy have changed in the last decade, with a particular focus on how changing political and economic contexts are impacting on public opinion. Also presents findings from some new questions on attitudes to local service delivery and responsiveness.

This report presents findings from the testing of a draft ballot paper for the 2012 Local Government elections in Scotland. The aim of the testing was to assess the clarity and usability of the draft ballot paper design, identify possible improvements and make recommendations for the final ballot paper.

Findings from the testing of a draft ballot paper for the 2012 Local Government elections in Scotland. The aim of the testing was to assess the clarity and usability of the draft ballot paper design, identify possible improvements and make recommendations for the final ballot paper.